Down Home Ranch

Our mission is to empower the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential and vocational opportunities.

DOWN HOME RANCH ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY:

• Providing residency for people with IDD in 6-bed, 4-bed, 3-bed, 2-bed and 1-bed homes
• Providing vocational skills training and paid employment, with diverse job opportunities and options both on and off the Ranch
• Providing a community for people with and without IDD to enjoy companionship, friendships, fun, travel, recreation and an active lifestyle
• Integrating itself into the surrounding local communities and the larger Austin metropolitan community, while becoming increasingly active on the national stage.
• Seeking to be on the cutting edge in creating an entrepreneurial organization that attracts people interested in disability, horticulture, agriculture, environment, good stewardship and more

Programs include Ranch Camp, day programs, respite, and field trips for groups.

CORE VALUES

• Individual Connection with the Rancher
• Do With, Not For – Lead by Example
• Use Your Skill Set to Move the Mission Forward
• Be of Service

GOALS FOR THE FUTURE

• Expanding enterprise opportunities for Ranchers
• Facilitate a healthier lifestyle for Ranchers
• Restraining expenses, increasing income, cutting energy use and cost, using resources (e.g. water, electricity, vehicles) wisely, building an endowment
• Achieving a balanced operating budget, with income growing faster than expenses